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A couple of hours later, Bodie glanced around the suite, happy hat he saw The walls were painted, the tri repaired and painted, the hardwood floors glearouted, and the freshly stained oak looked fantastic

Walking into the bathroo each itehts, electrical outlets, sink, shower, tub, toilet All that was lacking were Sarah’s finishing touches

The suites were ready for furniture and then they’d be ready for guests He still had a few things he wanted to acco she wanted done the next couple of days

Then, he’d leave

“You ”

Turning to her, Bodie studied her htly puffy eyes and pink nose and realized that while he’d been ad Over him

Guilt hit hi for her, he hadn’t meant to hurt her He’d…he’d just needed to tell her the truth About the quilt, about him, about how she made him feel

Like he could step into the sunshine and live

“You sound liketo read where her thoughts were “This is what he wants me to do, only in Texas”

“Texas is a little far for me to use you as my handyman”

“A little”

“While you’ve been busy in here, I’ve been working in the kitchen Hungry?”

They ate sitting at the kitchen island As always, Sarah had outdone herself

“Your guests are in for a treat”

Though she was much quieter than her usual chatty self, she still sreat reviews frouests will be key to my success”